What are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are custom made shells for your teeth. They are used to mask dental flaws and can cover up chips, stains, worn edges, old fillings and visible gaps.

Veneers are either made from customised ceramics, porcelain or a resin based composite material. The fantastic benefit is that they require no surgery, are less destructive than traditional crowns, take less time than braces and can be completed in 2-3 visits.

Once applied they can last many years with good regular care.

Dental Veneer Procedure

Ceramic/Porcelain veneers take approximately 3 visits. After an initial consultation, dental moulds are taken to accurately plan your case and to ensure that you are a suitable candidate.

At your first appointment, your teeth are precisely sized, shaped and prepared to ensure a perfect fit, before final moulds are taken by your dentist. These moulds are sent to our specialist ceramist to create your ideal smile, a process which takes about 2 weeks.

After a fortnight, we check the veneers for accuracy in their size, shape, colour and positioning. They are then bonded to your teeth using a strong dental cement before being polished to a natural finish. Additional adjustments may be required after placement.

Composite veneers only take a single appointment, unlike porcelain or ceramic. The veneers are directly applied by your dentist and does not require additional time for a specialist ceramist. Different shaded composite materials are applied in thin layers before being hardened by a special curing light. Once hardened, the resin veneers are polished to a beautiful and natural looking shine. This allows you to leave with an instant smile after a single appointment.

Resin veneers are an economical way to achieve a new smile, but they do require more maintenance and require more frequent replacement.

Dental Veneer Cost Brisbane

Costs stated below should only be used as a guide as treatment may vary from case to case. Your dentist will discuss your procedure and full cost breakdown following a proper consultation based on your individual needs. Additional costs may include: diagnostic impressions for planning; gum lifts or gum sculpting procedures; and protective night guards.

Item codes have been provided for health fund purposes. Please contact your fund for rebate levels as these may vary.

Porcelain Veneer Costs

Single Veneer

2 Veneers

4 Veneers

6 Veneers

8 Veneers

Appt 1 – Preparation

$643

$1482

$2451

$3421

$4386

Appt 2 – Cementation

$643

$1482

$2451

$3421

$4386

Appt 3 – Review

Total Fee For Procedure

$1286

$2964

(inc. custom protective night guard)

$4902

(inc. custom protective night guard)

$6842

(inc. custom protective night guard)

$8772

(inc. custom protective night guard)

Health Fund Item Codes

583

583 x2

965

583 x4

965

583 x6

965

583 x8

965

Composite Resin Veneer Costs

Single Veneer

2 Veneers

4 Veneers

6 Veneers

8 Veneers

Appt 1 – Preparation and Bonding

$473

$948

$2047

$2757

$3471

Appt 2 – Review

Total Fee For Procedure

$473

$948

$2047

(inc. protective custom night guard)

$2757

(inc. protective custom night guard)

$3471

(inc. protective custom night guard)

Health Fund Item Codes

582

582 x2

582 x4

965

582 x6

965

582 x8

965

Payment Plans for Veneers

Yes, we do offer payment plans to make your procedure affordable if you cannot afford the services straight away.

Payment plans can range from $45 to $160 per week. We also have the option of lay-by and provide reduced fees for full upfront payments at the start of procedures.

Your Initial Consultation

A 40 minute consultation is your start to a new and better smile.

Your visit with the dentist will ensure that your teeth and gums are suitable for the procedure, screen you for oral cancer and any other oral health issues which may affect the veneer process. This may involve moulds and xrays of your teeth and gums.

To be suitable for dental veneers:

Have healthy and sufficient enamel for proper bonding

Have good gum health, a good diet and overall be in good dental health

Be committed to proper oral care and hygiene, including regular dental checks and cleans.

Have specific cosmetic goals along with realistic expectations. (It is sometimes best to bring in a photo of yourself smiling along with an ideal picture of what you would like to achieve to help in the planning process

Consultation costs:

A comprehensive consultation costs $69. Additional costs may be needed for moulds and xrays, if required.

Health funds will typically cover 100% of consultation costs. There are no out of pocket expenses for an initial appointment for patients with health funds. Claimable item codes are 011, 022×2, 071×2, 072, 073.

Start the road to a new and radiant smile today!

Did you know:

~50% of people think a smile is the most memorable feature after they meet someone for the first time